While the Rapids continue to patiently wait for the arrival of heralded young striker Charles Eloundou from Cameroon, the club is now preparing to reach him directly.

Colorado technical director Paul Bravo will travel to Cameroon in early July to speak with Eloundou, trying to slip past what seems to be corrupt situation.

“Paul is going out to watch him in his next match,” Rapids president Tim Hinchey said.

“We’re gonna be patient with him and we’re not going to give up,” Hinchey added. “It’s a permanent deal now. It’s not a loan. When MLS finally gets FIFA and those governing bodies to fix the corruptness of that area, he’s gonna be ours.”

Daniel was first introduced to soccer at age 6 while living in Düsseldorf, West Germany. He played youth soccer in West Germany until age 9, and then in Seattle, where he is originally from. He works as the day breaking news editor and also contributes on the Rapids beat.